Sean, a sociologist, is studying survivors of a plane crash to learn a detailed account of how they understood the experience. Which scenario provides the BEST research method?
1) Sean conducts in-depth interviews with the survivors.
2) Sean conducts a brief yes-or-no questionnaire with each survivor.
3) Sean observes the survivors from a distance, keeping detailed notes of their actions.
4) Sean distributes multiple-choice surveys to the survivors, asking them predetermined questions.